Energizing the Economy. Powering the Future.

Call 701.224.5400
Text 701.390.1075
Email Us

Energizing the economy. Powering the future.

Energy Careers DONE RIGHT.

Young man in safety glasses looking at the camera

Highly skilled, highly paid and always in high demand. Bismarck State College grads are more than just qualified... they're empowered—connected to a community of tech-minded career experts.

Now is the right time to build foundational skills for an energy career… and with powerful pathways leading to next-level opportunities in electrical technology, renewable energy, energy operations, instrumentation operations and more, Bismarck State College is the right place to start.

Welcome to the NECE.

Welcome to the NECE.

The National Energy Center of Excellence is your hub at Bismarck State College. The Center hosts 12+ energy-related degree and certificate programs, with in-demand options available on-campus AND online. No matter how you choose to learn, NECE students get full access to the latest lab facilities, online simulators and engaging industry-standard equipment.

APPLY NOW

Right on time... Right on the money...

+20.6%

North Dakota added 4,344 jobs in the energy sector in 2022, marking a staggering 20.6% increase over the previous year.

+300,000

The U.S. energy sector added about 300,000 new jobs in 2021, many of them in North Dakota, where 1 in 2 employers reported difficulty finding qualified applicants, making now the perfect time to get started in the industry.

+34%

Workers in the Energy sector earn 34% more than the average U.S. wage.

$49-90k

The average salary for workers in the US Energy sector ranges from $49,000 to $90,000.*

100% Placement

BSC proudly achieves a 100% job placement rate for students studying energy-related fields.*

Sources: * 2022 U.S. Energy & Employment Jobs Report (USEER)

You’ve found your passion
… now take action.

Plug in to an industry on the rise.

It starts right here.

Powering debt-free degrees

Scholarships @ Bismarck State

The BSC Foundation awards close to $1.3 million in scholarships every year, with over $250,000 allocated exclusively to energy students.

Thanks to scholarships and tuition waivers, plus generous financial aid packages, BSC students have an opportunity to graduate with little or no debt.

Learn More

Skills
Done Right.

Get a head start in your field with BSC’s expert instruction, cutting-edge labs and industry-standard facilities.

Support
Done Right.

Map out your ideal higher education plan… and plug in to a network of academic, financial and career support.

Connections
Done Right.

Explore exclusive career resources and engage directly with BSC’s energy industry partners.

The Right Partners

The National Energy Center of Excellence is proud to operate with the support of leaders in the public and private workforce. These partnerships give students direct access to one-of-a-kind training opportunities, apprenticeships, classroom-to-career programs and more. BSC is the right place to connect.

12+ Powerful Pathways

Get right to work with a lightning-fast career certificate, earn a game-changing associate degree, or complete your bachelor’s at BSC. With options in every industry sector, we’re here to help you make the right choice.